NASA images show Florida's pollution has decreased since coronavirus lockdowns began
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Within one month, there has been lesson air pollution above the Sunshine State's metropolitan areas as the state went into lockdown, reports NASA.
Surfer rides surreal bioluminescent waves off California coast
A surfer rode Southern California’s waves during the rare red tide that causes the water to glow neon blue.
A surfer rode Southern California’s waves during the rare red tide that causes the water to glow neon blue.
Record-breaking Arctic ozone hole closed itself up, and it may have nothing to do with lockdowns
A rare and very large hole that opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic in early April has now healed itself, scientists say.
A rare and very large hole that opened up in the ozone layer over the Arctic in early April has now healed itself, scientists say.
Examining the environmental impact of COVID-19
Dr. Scott Collis, atmospheric scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, talks about what changes they've noticed in the atmosphere since the coronavirus outbreak.
Dr. Scott Collis, atmospheric scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, talks about what changes they've noticed in the atmosphere since the coronavirus outbreak.
Good news on Earth Day 2020: The air is cleaner
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, scientists and environmentalists are noticing an unintended consequence of the economic shut down due to COVID-19.
On the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, scientists and environmentalists are noticing an unintended consequence of the economic shut down due to COVID-19.
As people stay home, Earth turns wilder and cleaner
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
The world has experienced positive environmental effects as people have stayed home due to COVID-19.
Coal production expected to drop 25% in U.S. this year as COVID-19 closures lower demand for energy
Coal production in the United States is expected to drop 25 percent in 2020.
Coal production in the United States is expected to drop 25 percent in 2020.
Coronavirus lockdown results in 30 percent air pollution drop in northeastern US, NASA says
NASA satellite data has shown a 30 percent reduction in atmospheric nitrogen dioxide pollution in the northeastern U.S. during the coronavirus lockdown.
NASA satellite data has shown a 30 percent reduction in atmospheric nitrogen dioxide pollution in the northeastern U.S. during the coronavirus lockdown.
Mayors along Lake Michigan ask Indiana governor to declare beach erosion an emergency
Erosion along Lake Michigan has mayors of towns in Indiana asking for a disaster declaration.
Erosion along Lake Michigan has mayors of towns in Indiana asking for a disaster declaration.
Climate change forcing whales into dangerous shipping lanes
Climate change is forcing whales into dangerous shipping lanes, where they are more likely to get hit and die.
Climate change is forcing whales into dangerous shipping lanes, where they are more likely to get hit and die.
Air pollution drops across the globe amid COVID-19 pandemic, data suggests
Less traffic and commerce due to the pandemic could be helping to reduce pollution levels.
Less traffic and commerce due to the pandemic could be helping to reduce pollution levels.
New Indiana legislation affirms that Lake Michigan shoreline is publicly owned, open to all
New Indiana legislation affirms that the shoreline of Lake Michigan is publicly owned and open to everyone.
New Indiana legislation affirms that the shoreline of Lake Michigan is publicly owned and open to everyone.
Indiana town suing over Lake Michigan erosion that could 'totally destroy' homes and infrastructure
Ogden Dunes is suing over Lake Michigan shoreline erosion that could "totally destroy" homes and the town's infrastructure.
Ogden Dunes is suing over Lake Michigan shoreline erosion that could "totally destroy" homes and the town's infrastructure.
Half of world's beaches will disappear by 2100 because of climate change, experts say
The research, published in the scientific journal Nature Climate Change, forecasts that coastlines, which are densely populated, could see further erosion.
The research, published in the scientific journal Nature Climate Change, forecasts that coastlines, which are densely populated, could see further erosion.
NASA images show how China’s pollution has decreased during coronavirus outbreak
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.
Warm winter means no ice wine from Germany for the first time in years
For the first time in years, Germany's winemakers won't be making any ice wine, because it didn't get cold enough for the grapes to freeze.
For the first time in years, Germany's winemakers won't be making any ice wine, because it didn't get cold enough for the grapes to freeze.
'We can save Earth': Jeff Bezos pledges $10 billion to fight climate change
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Monday that he plans to spend $10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climate change.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos said Monday that he plans to spend $10 billion of his own fortune to help fight climate change.
211 million gallons of sewage spilled into Florida city waterways
Over 211 million gallons of sewage has spilled into one South Florida city's waterways, fouling canals and even flooding streets.
Over 211 million gallons of sewage has spilled into one South Florida city's waterways, fouling canals and even flooding streets.
There's a thing called ice volcanoes, and they're erupting along Lake Michigan
The National Weather Service tweeted out several photos of a winter phenomenon called "ice volcanoes" that happened along Lake Michigan over the weekend.
The National Weather Service tweeted out several photos of a winter phenomenon called "ice volcanoes" that happened along Lake Michigan over the weekend.
Wales bears the brunt as Storm Dennis slams Britain
Storm Dennis hammered Britain Sunday, bringing a month's worth of rain in just 48 hours to parts of South Wales, which bore the brunt of the country's second severe storm inside a week.
Storm Dennis hammered Britain Sunday, bringing a month's worth of rain in just 48 hours to parts of South Wales, which bore the brunt of the country's second severe storm inside a week.